Cast

Billy Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small-town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles, where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences, especially his stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life. Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed television series, "Lucky." His other television credits include "Yes, Dear" and "Judging Amy", as well as "My Name is Earl," "The Practice," "Monk" and "Gary the Rat." Gardell has also performed stand-up comedy on "The Late Late Show with…

Billy Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small-town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles, where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His…

Melissa McCarthy won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Molly Flynn in "Mike & Molly." She played the clumsy culinary genius Sookie St. James in "Gilmore Girls," appeared as Dena in the television series, "Samantha Who?" and has guest starred on "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Recently, McCarthy starred in the feature film "Bridesmaids," for which she has been nominated for a SAG Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Award. Her other film credits include "The Back-Up Plan," "Life As We Know It," "The Nines," "Just Add Water," "Pretty Ugly People," "White Oleander," "Pumpkin," "The Life of David Gale," "Go" and "God." McCarthy first made her mark on the comedy stage, performing stand-up…

Melissa McCarthyMolly Flynn-Biggs

Melissa McCarthy won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Molly Flynn in "Mike & Molly." She played the clumsy culinary genius Sookie St. James in "Gilmore Girls," appeared as Dena in the television series, "Samantha Who?" and has guest starred on…

Reno Wilson made his television debut as Theo's best friend, Howard, on the legendary television series, "The Cosby Show." He has since starred and guest-starred in dozens of television series, including "Heist," Blind Justice" and the critically acclaimed series, "The Hoop Life." He can be seen in the feature film "Bolden," in which he plays legendary jazz icon Louis Armstrong. Wilson's other movie credits include "Mighty Joe Young," "Rough Draft," "Fallen" and "White Hype." He is also an accomplished voiceover artist who, most notably, gave voice to the Decepticon "Frenzy" in the film "Transformers," the Autobot "Mudflap" in "Transformers 2" and the Autobot "Brains" in the upcoming "Transformers 3." A native New Yorker who grew up with a blues pianist…

Reno Wilson made his television debut as Theo's best friend, Howard, on the legendary television series, "The Cosby Show." He has since starred and guest-starred in dozens of television series, including "Heist," Blind Justice" and the critically acclaimed series, "The Hoop Life." He can be seen in the feature film…

Katy Mixon's feature film credits include "Four Christmases," "State of Play," "All About Steve," "The Informers," "Drive Angry 3D" and the upcoming "Take Shelter." Her television credits include "My Name Is Earl," "Eastbound and Down" (for which she will reprise the role of April in its third season) and the recurring role of Betsy on "Two and a Half Men," on the Network. Mixon graduated in 2003 with a BFA from the Conservatory of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University. A native of Pensacola, Fla., she is extremely close with her large family, including her five sisters and one brother, all of whom are musically gifted. Mixon loves to shop, cook, exercise, and is an accomplished singer. She lives in Los…

Katy Mixon's feature film credits include "Four Christmases," "State of Play," "All About Steve," "The Informers," "Drive Angry 3D" and the upcoming "Take Shelter." Her television credits include "My Name Is Earl," "Eastbound and Down" (for which she will reprise the role of April in its third season) and the…

Swoosie Kurtz was most recently seen in "Nurse Jackie." Her extensive television work includes the series "Pushing Daisies," "Huff," "Desperate Housewives," "Heroes," "Law & Order: SVU," "Lost," "ER," "Sisters," "Love, Sidney" and the television movies "And The Band Played On" and "Texas Cheerleading Murdering Mom." Her feature film credits include "Citizen Ruth," "Liar, Liar," "Dangerous Liaisons," "Cruel Intentions," "The Rules of Attraction," "Bubble Boy," "Reality Bites," "The World According to Garp," "Against All Odds" and "An Englishman in New York." Kurtz won two Tony Awards for her performances in "The House of Blue Leaves" and "Fifth of July," and has received Tony nominations for "Heartbreak House," "Frozen," and "Tartuffe." Her other theater credits include "Imaginary Friends," "The Mineola Twins," "The…

Swoosie KurtzJoyce Flynn-Moranto

Swoosie Kurtz was most recently seen in "Nurse Jackie." Her extensive television work includes the series "Pushing Daisies," "Huff," "Desperate Housewives," "Heroes," "Law & Order: SVU," "Lost," "ER," "Sisters," "Love, Sidney" and the television movies "And The Band Played On" and "Texas Cheerleading Murdering Mom." Her feature film credits include…

Last summer, Nyambi participated in the New York City Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park in "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Winter's Tale" with a cast that included Al Pacino, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Hamish Linklater. His other theater credits include the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," "The Tempest" opposite Mandy Patinkin for the Classic Stage Company, "Coming Home" at the Wilma Theater, and various productions with the Classical Theatre of Harlem (where he is a company member) and the Williamstown Theater Festival. He is also a LAByrinth Theatre Company member. Nyambi appeared on the television series, "Law & Order." He was in the Cannes and Spirit Award-winning independent film, "Day Night Day Night,"…

Last summer, Nyambi participated in the New York City Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park in "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Winter's Tale" with a cast that included Al Pacino, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Hamish Linklater. His other theater credits include the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's…

Mustillo has guest starred in more than 50 episodes of television and appeared in more than 20 films. He had a recurring role as Tony’s gardener on the television series “The Sopranos,” and recurring roles in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" and the series "Joan of Arcadia." Other television credits include "Cold Case," "Without a Trace" and "CSI: Miami," on the Network, "High Incident," "Married to the Mob," "Country Comfort," "Man of the People," "Law and Order: SVU," Windfall," "Nip/Tuck," and many others. His feature film credits include "One for the Money," "Killing Karma," "Tzameti 13," "City Island," "My Sassy Girl," "Bobby," "Two for the Money" and "30." In the theater, Mustillo appeared in "Bartenders" at the…

Louis MustilloVince Moranto

Mustillo has guest starred in more than 50 episodes of television and appeared in more than 20 films. He had a recurring role as Tony’s gardener on the television series “The Sopranos,” and recurring roles in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" and the series "Joan of Arcadia."…

Cleo King’s feature film credits include "Valentine’s Day," "The Hangover," "The Effect," "Demoted," "Sex Drive," "Pineapple Express," "Dream Girls," "Hood of Horrors," "Dogville," "The Life of David Gale," "National Security," "Bubble Boy," "Dude, Where’s My Car?" and "Magnolia," among many others. Her television credits include "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Friends," "ER," "Sons of Anarchy," "Eli Stone," "Notes from the Underbelly," "Bones," "Lost," "According to Jim," "Ugly Betty," "Deadwood," and "Numb3rs," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "NCIS," on the Network. She appeared in the original Off-Broadway cast of "A…My Name is Still Alice" and in national theatrical tours for "Jelly’s Last Jam," "Big River" and "Blues in the Night." In regional theater, she starred in "Ain’t Misbehavin’" and "The Best…

Cleo King’s feature film credits include "Valentine’s Day," "The Hangover," "The Effect," "Demoted," "Sex Drive," "Pineapple Express," "Dream Girls," "Hood of Horrors," "Dogville," "The Life of David Gale," "National Security," "Bubble Boy," "Dude, Where’s My Car?" and "Magnolia," among many others. Her television credits include "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,"…

Rondi Reed has made appearances on numerous television shows, including "Roseanne, " "Seinfeld," "Home Improvement," "The Practice," "Wild Palms," "Murder in the Heartland" and "Normal." Most recently, Reed appeared with Al Pacino in the television mini-series "You Don’t Know Jack." Her feature films include "Jungle2Jungle," "The Astronaut’s Wife" and "Fearless." Reed won a TONY Award for her performance in the Broadway show "August: Osage County." She appeared in the Broadway production of "Wicked" and the Off-Broadway production of Steve Martin’s "Picasso at the Lapin Agile." In addition, she has performed at the National Theatre of Great Britain, Festivals of Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and the Galway Festival of Ireland. She has been a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago…

Rondi ReedPeggy Biggs

Rondi Reed has made appearances on numerous television shows, including "Roseanne, " "Seinfeld," "Home Improvement," "The Practice," "Wild Palms," "Murder in the Heartland" and "Normal." Most recently, Reed appeared with Al Pacino in the television mini-series "You Don’t Know Jack." Her feature films include "Jungle2Jungle," "The Astronaut’s Wife" and "Fearless."…

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When Molly finds herself at a crossroads with her career, she makes a huge decision to leave teaching to become a writer.

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Show Synopsis

MIKE & MOLLY is a comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

Officer Mike Biggs is a good-hearted cop who sincerely wants to lose weight. Mike’s partner, Officer Carl McMillan, is a thin, fast-talking wise-guy who, despite his teasing, encourages Mike on his road to slimness and romance. While speaking at an O.A. meeting, Mike meets Molly Flynn, an instantly likeable fourth-grade teacher with a good sense of humor about her curves. For Molly, focusing on smart choices isn’t easy while living with her sexy older sister, Victoria, and their mother, Joyce, both of whom flaunt their effortless figures while indulging their healthy appetites right in front of her.

Mike also faces temptation at the diner he and Carl frequent, where they’ve become friends with a Senegalese waiter, Samuel, to whom dieting is a foreign concept. Mike and Molly found each other in the most unexpected of places. Now, they’re about to find out where their quest for companionship will take them.